TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

SANTOTRAC 50 TRACTION FLUID

SANTOTRAC 50 Traction Fluid is a low viscosity synthetic hydrocarbon-based traction fluid
that is especially designed for applications where low to medium film strength is desired. This
product has high coefficient of traction and is fortified with a proprietary additive system to
enhance its antiwear and extreme load-carrying and high temperature properties. This fluid is
approved for use in and around food manufacturing machinery where there is no chance of food
contamination. SANTOTRAC 50 is essentially nontoxic, especially when proper hygienic
practices are followed.
PRODUCT ATTRIBUTES
High Traction Coefficient

Excellent Load Carrying Capacity

Corrosion and Rust Resistance

Excellent Thermal and Oxidative Stability

H2 Credentials for Use in or around Food

Manufacturing Machinery

Prolonged Fatigue Life of Rolling Elements

TYPICAL PHYSICAL AND PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES1

Viscosity at 40C ASTM D 445, cSt

28-38

Low-temperature Viscosity at -30C ASTM

D 341, cSt

36,100

Pour Point ASTM D 97, C

-42

Flash point ASTM D 92, C

> 150

Fire Point ASTM D 92, C

174

Coefficient of Traction [1,500 rpm, 92.5

Kgf/mm2], Average Value
Shear Stability ASTM D 5621
Viscosity Loss, %

2.64

Surface Tension at 100F, Dyne/cm

0.1

4-Ball Wear Test ASTM D 2266 [1500rpm,

40Kg, 2h], Scar Diameter, mm
Corrosion and Oxidation Test - ASTM D 4636
(FTM 791-5307/5308) [121C, 168h]
Metal Wt Change, mg
TAN Change
Viscosity Change at 40C

0.51

-0.9 to 0
< 0.54
-6.5

Foam Test ASTM D 892

Seq. 1 (75F)

0/0

23.0

Seq. 2 (200F)

22/0

Total Acid Number ASTM D 664

[mg KOH/g]

0.96

Seq. 3 (75F)

0/0

Rust ASTM D 665A

None

Copper Corrosion ASTM D 130

[100 C, 3h]
Falex ASTM D 3233, lbs to Fail

1a
1000

Elastomer Compatibility ASTM D 471

[Viton, Silicone, Teflon, Buna N]

Pass

Bearing Metals (Steel/Copper) Compatibility

Pass

Operating Temp Range, F

-30 to 300

Please note that these data are typical of samples tested in the laboratory and are not to be considered
as sales specifications.
SANTOLUBES LLC (Santovac, Santotrac, Synergy Products)
P.O. Box 960 St. Charles, Missouri 63302-0960 Phone: 636-723-0240 (Fax: 636-723-4210)